13h 9min, jun 15, 1943 y - BATTLE OF SAIPAN
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2. Island of Saipan, Marianan Islands.
3. US wanted to gain an air base within a direct striking distance of mainland Japan.
4. American victory.
5. US Leaders: Richmond K. Turner and Holland Smith.
Japan leaders: Yoshitsugu Saitō, Chūichi Nagumo, Takeo Takagi and Matsuji Ijuin.
6. Japan troops: 32000.
US troops: 71000.
7. Japan casualties: 30000 (1000 captured).
US casualties: 13500.
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